Jim's Guidebook
Food scene
Amazing authentic Italian food, great atmosphere. Less than 10 minutes away
317 locals recommend
Buona Forchetta - South Park
3001 Beech StAmazing authentic Italian food, great atmosphere. Less than 10 minutes away
Lucha Libre Taco Shop
1810 W Washington StAwesome Mexican food
Tacos El Gordo
556 BroadwayAuthentic Tijuana street tacos
Julian is a historic gold mining town about an hour away. Really cool small Mountain town vibes. Award winning apple pie
82 locals recommend
Julian Pie Company
21976 CA-79Julian is a historic gold mining town about an hour away. Really cool small Mountain town vibes. Award winning apple pie
Lou & Mickey's
224 Fifth Ave Fine dinning steakhouse
Phil's BBQ
3750 Sports Arena BlvdAwesome BBQ 15-20 mins away
Hawthorn Coffee
3019 Adams AveGet your local coffee fix
Pizza Port Ocean Beach
1956 Bacon StBest pizza in San Diego
In-N-Out Burger
7160 BroadwayA must visit when in Southern California
Dave's Hot Chicken
110 Fletcher ParkwayNashville style hot chicken
Bud's Louisiana Café
4320 Viewridge AveAuthentic Cajun food
The Rabbit Hole
3377 Adams AveMariposa Ice Cream
3450 Adams AveSwami's Cafe North Park
3794 30th StreetBreakfast Republic
2730 University AveGaslamp Quarter
Great food and nightlife
Barrio Dogg
2234 Logan AveAuthentic Tijuana style hotdogs
¡SALUD! Barrio Logan
2196 Logan AveAwesome Mexican food
Las Cuatro Milpas
1857 Logan AveGreat Mexican food
Poke Etc.
916 East 8th StreetAuthentic Hawaiian poke
Best mai tai in town perfect place for happy hour in Sunset view
106 locals recommend
Bali Hai Restaurant
2230 Shelter Island DrBest mai tai in town perfect place for happy hour in Sunset view
Ponce's
4050 Adams AveGreat food and margaritas
Sightseeing
Balboa Park is a great place to go walk or run with lots of scenic views and museums. Less than 10 minutes away
3290 locals recommend
Balboa Park
Balboa Park is a great place to go walk or run with lots of scenic views and museums. Less than 10 minutes away
Crate panoramic views of San Diego Harbor downtown San Diego and the ocean. 20 to 30 minutes away
238 locals recommend
Cabrillo National Monument
Crate panoramic views of San Diego Harbor downtown San Diego and the ocean. 20 to 30 minutes away
Sunset Cliffs
Great place to go for a walk and watch the sunset over the ocean
Amazing views of Sunset Cliffs at the Ocean. Great for sunsets
268 locals recommend
Torrey Pines State Beach
Amazing views of Sunset Cliffs at the Ocean. Great for sunsets
Great place to go for a walk or a run great for sunsets or beach bonfires
61 locals recommend
Shelter Island Pier
1776 Shelter Island DrGreat place to go for a walk or a run great for sunsets or beach bonfires
Harbor Island Park
1875 Harbor Island DrLa Jolla Cove
1100 Coast BlvdNeighborhoods
Lots of great options for local breweries and restaurants. Great nightlife
439 locals recommend
North Park
Lots of great options for local breweries and restaurants. Great nightlife
This is a great mall with a unique Southern California outdoor setting
833 locals recommend
Fashion Valley
7007 Friars RdThis is a great mall with a unique Southern California outdoor setting
Little Italy
Authentic Italian food, great farmers market on Saturday mornings
Casino
Viejas Casino & Resort
5000 Willows RdBrewery
Great local brewery with great atmosphere
175 locals recommend
Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Liberty Station
2816 Historic Decatur RdGreat local brewery with great atmosphere
Another favorite brewery with great atmosphere
182 locals recommend
Ballast Point Brewing Little Italy
2215 India StAnother favorite brewery with great atmosphere
Mike Hess Brewing, North Park
3812 Grim AveBelching Beaver North Park
4223 30th StFall Brewing Company
4542 30th StWinery
Temecula Wineries
31285 Temecula PkwyGreat area for local winetasting. Many wineries in this area
Cordiano Winery
15732 Highland Valley RdOrfila Vineyards and Winery
13455 San Pasqual Rd